Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dipsomaniac

noun

/ˌdɪp.səʊˈmeɪ.ni.æk/

Definition

a person who has a strong craving for alcoholic beverages.

Examples

After years of struggle, the dipsomaniac finally sought help for his addiction.
Many novels portray the dipsomaniac as a tragic character, often lost to their cravings.

Meaning

The term describes someone who suffers from dipsomania, a psychological condition characterized by an uncontrollable desire to consume alcohol, often leading to bouts of excessive drinking.